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ANDIRON
andiron, firedog, dog, dog-iron
(noun) metal supports for logs in a fireplace; “the andirons were too hot to touch”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
andiron (plural andirons)
A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side
Synonyms
• firedog
Anagrams
• nonarid
Source: Wiktionary
And"i`ron, n. Etym: [OE. anderne, aunderne, aundyre, OF. andier, F. landier, fr. LL. andena, andela, anderia, of unknown origin. The Eng. was prob. confused with brand-iron, AS. brand-isen.]
Definition: A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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